Ross 614
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| Observation data Epoch J2000 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Monoceros |
| Right ascension | 06h 29m 23.4s |
| Declination | -02° 48' 50" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.15/14.23 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | M4.5VJ/— |
| U-B color index | 1.19/— |
| B-V color index | 1.72/— |
| Variable type | Unknown |
| Astrometry | |
| Radial velocity (Rv) | +18.2 km/s |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: 694.73 mas/yr Dec.: -618.62 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 244.34 ± 2.01 mas |
| Distance | 13.3 ± 0.1 ly (4.09 ± 0.03 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | 13.09/16.17 |
| Other designations | |
Ross 614 is a close binary star system consisting of two low-mass red dwarf stars. The orbital period is about 16.6 years and the semi-major axis has a separation of only 0.932". This system is among the closest to our Sun at an estimated distance of about 13.3 light years.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- nStars database entry
- ARICNS entries for Gl 234 A and B
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